Bed Control Officer

Job Posting

Job Identification 183894

Job Category Bed Management

Locations 888 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY, 11803, US

Minimum Salary/Range* 26.9161

Maximum Salary/Range* 28.8943

Shift Variable

Shift Begin Time 7:00 AM

Shift End Time 3:00 PM

Schedule Per Diem

Requisition Primary Location Plainview, NY, United States

Job Description

Job Description Per Diem (On Call)

Provides initial communication for bed assignment and registration of patients for admission or transfer to provide for appropriate billing and patient record maintenance, ensures correct data entry of patient information. Initiates placement of patients into appropriate level of care with assistance as needed by the Admission Case Manager according to Patient Logistic Center guidelines.

Job Responsibility

1.Performs patient transfer functions according to patient logistic center guidelines. Maintains transfer list and enters discharges in the system.

2.Assists with admission/registration process functions as it pertains to the role of bed assignment.

3.Performs patient placement according to patient logistic center guidelines.

4.Performs admission/registration financial functions. Initiates financial clearance in collaboration with Case Management and Financial Services for patients being transferred in from other institutions.

5.Informs supervisor when bed assignment operations are interrupted.

6.Assists with distribution of computer-generated reports, i.e., A.D.T., in-house Census, etc.

7.Obtains and records necessary information regarding expirations to ensure accuracy and timely preparation of death certificates.

8.Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Minimum of one (1) year registration experience in hospital or related healthcare setting, required. Typing 20 wpm, required. Ability to use general office equipment, required. Good verbal and written communication skills, required.

Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).